Question 1

As our understanding of epigenetics grows, the developing field of _____________ may replace behavioral genetics.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral genomics 
B)  human genomics 
C)  forensic biopsychology 
D)  forensic epigenentics 
A)  behavioral genomics 
B)  human genomics 
C)  forensic biopsychology 
D)  forensic epigenentics A

Question 2

Behavioral resilience in rats exposed to challenging situations may be due to higher levels of ________.

Accepted Answer

dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Question 3

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures blood flow and oxygenation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Compare and contrast case studies with experimental studies.

Accepted Answer

Should mention that case studi

Question 5

Brain stimulation techniques compensate for the complications of electrolytic lesions because

Accepted Answer

A)  they activate a brain region instead of destroy it. 
B)  they only damage but do not destroy a brain region. 
C)  fibers in the brain region are not affected. 
D)  surgery is not required. 
A)  they activate a brain region instead of destroy it. 
B)  they only damage but do not destroy a brain region. 
C)  fibers in the brain region are not affected. 
D)  surgery is not required.

Question 6

Rabies travels to brain areas responsible for ________ in order to spread its own transmission

Accepted Answer

A)  social behavior 
B)  mating 
C)  aggression 
D)  feeding 
A)  social behavior 
B)  mating 
C)  aggression 
D)  feeding

Question 7

___________ tested Gall's claim that a specific "bump" on a female cat's head was associated with amorous relations (romance).

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul Broca 
B)  Marie-Jean-Pierre Flourens 
C)  Johann Spurzheim 
D)  Bouillaud and Aubertin 
A)  Paul Broca 
B)  Marie-Jean-Pierre Flourens 
C)  Johann Spurzheim 
D)  Bouillaud and Aubertin

Question 8

Because human environments have changed drastically in a short time due to urbanization, it can be argued that humans living in urban areas must have ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less risk of chronic illness 
B)  safer living conditions 
C)  become a more "tame" species 
D)  unrestricted resources 
A)  less risk of chronic illness 
B)  safer living conditions 
C)  become a more "tame" species 
D)  unrestricted resources

Question 9

___________ provides higher resolution images of brain structure than ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computed tomography (CT); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
B)  Positron emission tomography (PET); computed tomography (CT) 
C)  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); Computed tomography (CT) 
D)  Positron emission tomography (PET); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
A)  Computed tomography (CT); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 
B)  Positron emission tomography (PET); computed tomography (CT) 
C)  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); Computed tomography (CT) 
D)  Positron emission tomography (PET); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 10

In two studies of subjects who had learned to juggle or study for a preliminary medical examination, what was the similar influence of this experiential context on brain and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  There was no effect on the brain, only behavior. 
B)  Improved behavior but no change in brain. 
C)  Improved behavior and increase in gray matter. 
D)  Improved behavior and decrease in gray matter. 
A)  There was no effect on the brain, only behavior. 
B)  Improved behavior but no change in brain. 
C)  Improved behavior and increase in gray matter. 
D)  Improved behavior and decrease in gray matter.

Question 11

During ________ amino acids are assembled into proteins by the ribosomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During ________ amino acids are assembled into...

Question 12

Learning a complex motor skill, such as juggling, results in

Accepted Answer

A)  higher glucose metabolism. 
B)  higher levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A) . 
C)  an increase in white matter in the brain areas involved. 
D)  an increase in gray matter in the brain areas involved. 
A)  higher glucose metabolism. 
B)  higher levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A) . 
C)  an increase in white matter in the brain areas involved. 
D)  an increase in gray matter in the brain areas involved.

Question 13

One of the first pioneers to formally investigate localization of brain function was an Austrian physician named _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud. 
B)  Ernst Mach. 
C)  Franz Gall. 
D)  Christian Doppler. 
A)  Sigmund Freud. 
B)  Ernst Mach. 
C)  Franz Gall. 
D)  Christian Doppler.

Question 14

Raccoons breaking into garbage cans for human leftovers can be described as using a(n) ________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasitic 
B)  low risk 
C)  opportunistic 
D)  path of least resistance 
A)  parasitic 
B)  low risk 
C)  opportunistic 
D)  path of least resistance

Question 15

Broca's study of Tan's language disability and brain damage would be categorized as experimental study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What two different contextual variables did Ernst Mayr distinguish that influence animal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent; dependent. 
B)  Ultimate; proximal. 
C)  Internal; external. 
D)  Endothermic; exothermic. 
A)  Independent; dependent. 
B)  Ultimate; proximal. 
C)  Internal; external. 
D)  Endothermic; exothermic.

Question 17

Observable physical characteristics determined by genes are called the ________ of the organism.

Accepted Answer

A)  genotypes 
B)  phenotypes 
C)  somatotypes 
D)  genomic imprints 
A)  genotypes 
B)  phenotypes 
C)  somatotypes 
D)  genomic imprints

Question 18

_____________ would be the field in biopsychology that would use an animal subject.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive neuroscience 
B)  Psychophysiology 
C)  Psychopharmacology 
D)  Neuropsychology 
A)  Cognitive neuroscience 
B)  Psychophysiology 
C)  Psychopharmacology 
D)  Neuropsychology

Question 19

Cognitive neuroscientists examine the influence of brain activity in cognitive functions such as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thought. 
B)  Sleep. 
C)  Memory. 
D)  Intelligence. 
A)  Thought. 
B)  Sleep. 
C)  Memory. 
D)  Intelligence.

Question 20

One function of genes that is best understood is that of

Accepted Answer

A)  influencing behavior. 
B)  building the brain and nervous system. 
C)  directing the building of proteins. 
D)  consciousness. 
A)  influencing behavior. 
B)  building the brain and nervous system. 
C)  directing the building of proteins. 
D)  consciousness.

As our understanding of epigenetics grows, the developing field of _____________ may replace behavioral genetics.

Behavioral resilience in rats exposed to challenging situations may be due to higher levels of ________.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures blood flow and oxygenation.

Compare and contrast case studies with experimental studies.

Brain stimulation techniques compensate for the complications of electrolytic lesions because

Rabies travels to brain areas responsible for ________ in order to spread its own transmission

___________ tested Gall's claim that a specific "bump" on a female cat's head was associated with amorous relations (romance).

Because human environments have changed drastically in a short time due to urbanization, it can be argued that humans living in urban areas must have ___________.

_ provides higher resolution images of brain structure than _.

In two studies of subjects who had learned to juggle or study for a preliminary medical examination, what was the similar influence of this experiential context on brain and behavior?

During ________ amino acids are assembled into proteins by the ribosomes.

Learning a complex motor skill, such as juggling, results in

One of the first pioneers to formally investigate localization of brain function was an Austrian physician named _________.

Raccoons breaking into garbage cans for human leftovers can be described as using a(n) ________ strategy.

Broca's study of Tan's language disability and brain damage would be categorized as experimental study.

What two different contextual variables did Ernst Mayr distinguish that influence animal behavior?

Observable physical characteristics determined by genes are called the ________ of the organism.

_____________ would be the field in biopsychology that would use an animal subject.

Cognitive neuroscientists examine the influence of brain activity in cognitive functions such as __________.

One function of genes that is best understood is that of

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As our understanding of epigenetics grows, the developing field of _____________ may replace behavioral genetics.

Behavioral resilience in rats exposed to challenging situations may be due to higher levels of ________.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures blood flow and oxygenation.

Compare and contrast case studies with experimental studies.

Brain stimulation techniques compensate for the complications of electrolytic lesions because

Rabies travels to brain areas responsible for ________ in order to spread its own transmission

___________ tested Gall's claim that a specific "bump" on a female cat's head was associated with amorous relations (romance).

Because human environments have changed drastically in a short time due to urbanization, it can be argued that humans living in urban areas must have ___________.

___________ provides higher resolution images of brain structure than ___________.

In two studies of subjects who had learned to juggle or study for a preliminary medical examination, what was the similar influence of this experiential context on brain and behavior?

During ________ amino acids are assembled into proteins by the ribosomes.

Learning a complex motor skill, such as juggling, results in

One of the first pioneers to formally investigate localization of brain function was an Austrian physician named _________.

Raccoons breaking into garbage cans for human leftovers can be described as using a(n) ________ strategy.

Broca's study of Tan's language disability and brain damage would be categorized as experimental study.

What two different contextual variables did Ernst Mayr distinguish that influence animal behavior?

Observable physical characteristics determined by genes are called the ________ of the organism.

_____________ would be the field in biopsychology that would use an animal subject.

Cognitive neuroscientists examine the influence of brain activity in cognitive functions such as __________.

One function of genes that is best understood is that of

The Nervous System: Structure and Function

Cells and Circuits

Neurochemistry, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Drug Addiction

Evolving Brains: Neural Development, Neuroplasticity, and Recovery of Function

Sensation, Perception, and Adaptation

Movement

Maintenance and Motivation

Sleep, Wakefulness, and Conscious Awareness

Emotional Expression and Regulation

Affiliative and Reproductive Strategies

Learning, Memory, and Decision Making

Mental Illness

Filters

_ provides higher resolution images of brain structure than _.